Max Verstappen Secures Contract Extension with Red Bull, Ending Speculation About Future
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Max Verstappen has ended speculation about his future in Formula One by signing a new contract with Red Bull that will extend to the end of 2030.
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ESPNMax Verstappen signs new Red Bull deal to 2030 Max Verstappen has ended speculation over his Formula 1 future by signing a contract extension with Red Bull through to 2030.
Sky SportsIn a relatively surprise announcement on the eve of his home Dutch Grand Prix, the first race back after the sport's summer break, Red Bull announced that Verstappen had extended his contract with them by two further years, to 2030.
BBC SportPublished Four-time world champion Max Verstappen has signed a new contract at Red Bull until the end of 2030.
Yahoo SportsDays before the Dutch Grand Prix, Verstappen and the team announced a new contract, one set to keep Verstappen with Red Bull through 2030. The news puts to rest countless stories about Verstappen's future, stories that included thoughts of a shocking move to a rival team, or even Verstappen stepping away from the sport itself.
Bleacher ReportRed Bull Racing announced Thursday that Max Verstappen has signed an extension through the 2030 Formula One season.
SB NationEnding months, if not years, of speculation Max Verstappen cemented his future with Red Bull Racing.
NDTV Sports"Simply Lovely": Max Verstappen Signs New Red Bull Contract Until 2030 File image of Max Verstappen
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Mercedes have been long-time suitors, and although they had indicated they were likely to stick with Kimi Antonelli and George Russell for next year, the temptation to make room for Verstappen had he pushed for a move would have been tough for boss Toto Wolff to resist.
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Sky SportsMercedes boss Toto Wolff initially appeared to be targeting Verstappen as a team-mate for Russell, but more recently the four-time world champion had been touted as a replacement for the Brit given the fine form that has taken his team-mate Kimi Antonelli top of the Drivers' Championship.
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The Dutchman's new contract ties him to Red Bull for the remainder of the decade. In theory, that should provide further doubt as to his status for the foreseeable future.
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Sky SportsThe new contract will see him stay at Red Bull until at least 2030. More to follow...
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"The big one to keep an eye out for is Red Bull, because they have been a bit more inconsistent and there's a bit of a battle on for them to play catch-up.
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"I have always said it: The Team is like a second family for me and I feel very at home. I came to the Team hoping to be able to win races. What we went on to achieve together has been simply lovely and we have shared many incredible moments and won four World Championships. To continue this journey with the same Team that I have been with my whole career is really special and something I have always wanted to do," continued Verstappen.
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SB Nation”I have always said it: The Team is like a second family for me and I feel very at home. I came to the Team hoping to be able to win races. What we went on to achieve together has been simply lovely and we have shared many incredible moments and won four World Championships. To continue this journey with the same Team that I have been with my whole career is really special and something I have always wanted to do,” continued Verstappen.
The Guardian Sport“I have always said it: the team is like a second family for me and I feel very at home. I came to the team hoping to be able to win races. What we went on to achieve together has been simply lovely and we have shared many incredible moments and won four world championships.”
BBC Sport"I came to the team hoping to be able to win races. What we went on to achieve together has been simply lovely and we have shared many incredible moments and won four World Championships.
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“Getting to work with Laurent now for over a year has also been great, I see a clear vision he has for the Team. Everyone in Milton Keynes believes in what we are building and I am looking forward to the next chapter, fighting for more victories and competing for championships as we continue to shape the future of this Team.
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Yahoo Sports"Getting to work with Laurent now for over a year has also been great, I see a clear vision he has for the Team. Everyone in Milton Keynes believes in what we are building and I am looking forward to the next chapter, fighting for more victories and competing for championships as we continue to shape the future of this Team.
The Guardian Sport“Getting to work with Laurent now for over a year has also been great, I see a clear vision he has for the team,” he said. “Everyone in Milton Keynes [Red Bull HQ] believes in what we are building and I am looking forward to the next chapter, fighting for more victories and competing for championships as we continue to shape the future of this team.”
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01 Sky Sports Russell said: "It's only really a topic for us when we're sat in front of you guys in the press and you want to ask these questions and understand what's going on.
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02 Bleacher Report Verstappen was runner-up to Lando Norris in the 2025 drivers' standings. He had a sluggish start to the year and mounted a comeback attempt in the second half.
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03 Yahoo Sports "The decision to continue our journey together is rooted in the trust Max and the Team have built over many years, as well as Max's confidence in our people, our culture and our vision for the future. Forged through championship-winning success, intense battles and challenging moments alike, this relationship has only grown stronger – making it one of Formula One's greatest success stories.
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04 SB Nation “The decision to continue our journey together is rooted in the trust Max and the Team have built over many years, as well as Max’s confidence in our people, our culture and our vision for the future. Forged through championship-winning success, intense battles and challenging moments alike, this relationship has only grown stronger – making it one of Formula One’s greatest success stories.
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05 BBC Sport Three races into this season, after the Japanese Grand Prix, the frustrations of driving the new hybrid engines of this year boiled over in Verstappen.
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06 The Guardian Sport However, going into his home race this weekend at the Dutch Grand Prix, the 28-year-old and Red Bull announced that they would continue what has been an enormously successful partnership to the end of the decade.
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07 NDTV Sports Mercedes And Max Verstappen: What To Watch As F1 Returns For Dutch GP File image of Max Verstappen
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